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Census Bureau: More women than men in Gloucester in 2020

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Of the 30,291 people living in Gloucester in 2020, 50.4 percent (15,257) were women and 49.6 percent (15,034) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Boston News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 115. In the 65 and over age range, there were 4,183 females and 3,130 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Gloucester's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over9,08330
Females 18 and over8,96829.6
Males 65 and over3,13010.3
Females 65 and over4,18313.8

Source: US Census Bureau